Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility: Hospital in Greensboro, NC (Cardiac Tele Unit Focus)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as needed
• Floating required as needed

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience (first-time travelers welcome)
• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Focus on cardiac patients: Congestive Heart Failure, rule-out myocardial infarction, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Arrhythmias
• Secondary focus on respiratory issues: COPD, pneumonia
• Patient diagnoses commonly seen: Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, NSTEMI, COPD, Pneumonia

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs (must score 82% or higher, 2 attempts allowed)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State RN License verification (primary source within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for Cardiac Progressive Care and ER RNs)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, national criminal search, federal court, sex offender registry, education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Transcript/Diploma for highest education (if applicable)
• Education verification by a 3rd party (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• High School Diploma/GED verification as applicable
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult vaccine proof required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination accepted
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually (exceptions apply)
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Testing & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, 82% passing score)
• Color blindness testing (as applicable)
• Pass/Fail testing for EPIC or Dysrhythmia/EKG required for all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers

Additional Requirements

• Floating policy acknowledgment (required for all agency staff)
• Contractor equipment acknowledgment form
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Health history form completion prior to clearance
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)

Important Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadlines are strict; all documentation must be completed on time
• Candidates must be aware of and agree to pass/fail testing requirements
• Floating is mandatory as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with cardiac telemetry skills looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a focus on cardiac and respiratory patient care.